“Cleveland officials are clearly endorsing Christianity through their actions,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United, in a statement. “They appear to be knowingly violating the law, and it’s time for them to stop.”

AU says it may sue the city, which it says has ignored or dismissed two previous requests for council to adopt a policy of nonsectarian prayer. Council could at least invite a more varied group of prayer-givers to perform invocations, the group says.

Besides, it’s not as if Jesus has helped them make wise decisions. — Damian Guevara